It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle! December 2022Tipster
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The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com
Board of Directors
Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant General Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com
Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com President
Mike LaBarbera, mclabarb@aol.com Vice President
Rocky Gedrose, rockygscov@gmail.com Treasurer
Elaine Deeter, edeeterscov@gmail.com Secretary
Tim Kelley, tkelleyscov@gmail.com Director
Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@gmail.com Director
Terry McFadden, tmcfadden2020@comcast.net Director
Management Team
Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com ...................... General Manager, 520-917-8080
Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ...Assistant General Manager, 520-917-8070
Janet Blackwell, jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com ....... Restaurant Manager, 520-825-3277
Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com .. Com. Area Maint. Supt., 520-917-8059
Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com . Director of Golf Maintenance, 520-917-8063
Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com ........................... Director of Golf, 520-917-8086
Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com .................. Facilities Supt., 520-917-8078
Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com........................... Controller, 520-917-8060
Support Team
Aimee Bennett, scoroval@ciramail.com .................................. Covenants Coordinator, 520-917-8079
Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com .................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8082
Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com ..................................... Fitness Supervisor, 520-917-8073
Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com ................. Communications Coordinator, 520-917-8069
Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com................................. Human Resources, 520-917-8061
Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................ Accounting Assistant, 520-917-8062
Jack Mooney, scoroval@ciramail.com .................................. Conveyance Coordinator, 520-917-8087
Michelle Mooney, mmooney@suncityorovalley.com .......................................Librarian, 520-917-8083
Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com .................................. Architectural Coordinator, 520-917-8058
Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com ........................ Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8065
Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com .......... Marketing & Tech. Coordinator, 520-917-8068
Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz, bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com .....Lifestyle Coordinator, 520-917-8077
Monitor - Activity Center (closed for renovation)
Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center
Tipster Editorial Committee
520-917-8066
Karla
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Hours of Operation
Activity Center
520-917-8066
Closed for renovation Administration (In Welcome Center) ........... 520-825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center ..........................520-917-8067 Daily. 5 AM-9 PM Pool Daily
5 AM-8:30 PM
Children’s Hours, daily 11 AM-1 PM Catalina Vista .......................................... 520-825-8613 Mon.-Fri. 7 AM-9 PM Sat. 9 AM-9 PM Sun 9 AM-6 PM
Community Services ................................ 520-917-8065 Desert Oasis 520-825-0495 Mon.-Fri. . 7 AM-9 PM Sat. 9 AM-8 PM Sun. . 9 AM-5 PM Pool Daily.. ........................................................................................ 9 AM-4:30 PM
Children’s Hours, daily except during water volleyball Noon-4 PM Water volleyball .................. Sun., Mon., Thu., 12:45-3 PM; Wed., 9:45 AM-Noon Gift Shop of Sun City ................................ 520-917-8051
Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-4 PM, Sat. 10 AM-1 PM
Golf Course Walking .......................... See website for current times Library 520-917-8064 Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat. 9 AM-Noon
Loan Room - Community Assistance Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only. 8-9 AM
Pro Shop.................................................... 520-825-3110
Golf Info Line ....................................... 520-825-0322 Daily. ............................................................................................... 6 AM-5 PM
Driving Range hours 7:30 AM-5 PM; Thu., 7:30 AM-3 PM
Restaurant and Lounge 520-825-3277 Daily 7 AM-8 PM Happy Hour Daily, 3-6 PM Daily restaurant specials See website
Trash/Recycling Republic Services ....scov@republicservices.com
Pickup Mondays 6 AM-6 PM. Visit SCOV website Member Services > Trash Info for holiday schedule, recycling info and submittal form to report all issues.
After-Hours Emergencies ......................... 520-825-1161
If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.
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Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like.
Abbreviation Legend
Aquatic & Fitness Center AFC
Sun City Oro Valley SCOV
Welcome Center Conference Room 1 WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2 WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3 WC3
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Erdahl Co-Chair Karen Koopmans Co-Chair Suzanne Stiles Secretary Peggy Gardner Member Deena Harris Member Sandra Hallenbeck Member Wanda Johnson Member Mary Beth Livingston Member Drew Ludwig Member Barbara McNeill Member Jane Moody Member Nancy O’Hara Member Lisa Schulz Member
Association News
From The Board of Directors
Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.
All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.
Board of Directors
tmcfadden2020@comcast.net
Our Lucky Life in SCOV
by Terry McFadden
It is hard to believe, but yet another whole year has slipped by. It didn’t go totally unnoticed, but personally, I am positive there couldn’t have been a full 12 months since the last time I sat down to write this Tipster ar ticle for the December Tipster. Still, here we are looking back at another Thanksgiving and forward to December holidays with shopping and parties and more shopping and... well, just everything that is crammed together in what seems like just a week and a half. Before you even have time to catch your breath, you are looking at New Year’s Eve. Even worse, every year you seem to lose a little more out of this little wisp of time that starts with a turkey dinner, and in what seems like just an instant, sends you scooting out into a brand new year.
Now, I don’t know where you will find time in this mad rush, but this is the month where you are supposed to take stock and reorganize your life to keep it under control so that next year will be better. Along with all of that, we need to find an other couple of moments to recognize how good we really have it here in SCOV and the good old USA and to express our thanks. My wife and I have traveled extensively abroad, and we haven’t found another country in the world that even begins to compare to the US, in spite of its faults. We are so lucky to live here in SCOV and in this unbeatable weather of Southern Arizona, where we don’t have to worry about winter and shoveling snow and slippery streets. This endless sum mer is really great. So, find the time to recognize your good luck and all of your blessings, say a little thank you to whom ever you think is responsible, then go out and enjoy the sea son. Happy holidays and a prosperous and enjoyable New Year to all!
General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080
Let’s Hear It for the Yea-Sayers
We often hear about “naysayers” and their effect yet don’t often hear about “YEA-sayers” and their effect. I’d like to write today about this formidable group of residents that are the yea-sayers. You can recognize them not only by their numerous positive comments but also by their many positive works and kind nesses that improve our community.
Yea-sayers generally like to gather in groups. Here are a few places the yea-sayers can be found: attend any one of the 13 standing, advisory or ad hoc committees or the 10 service and support committees; attend or participate in any of the 201 clubs or get to know other residents by attending or participating in any of the Association or club activities or events.
You will recognize yea-sayers by the subjects they dis cuss. Examples could include: how to improve the com munity at SCOV; how to improve our aging facilities; the positive events or activities that have recently taken place or those that have yet to take place; what new or better events and activities SCOV could have and how they can help the Board, staff, committees or other residents.
Whatever the yea-sayers are discussing, you can bet it is positive and in the best interest of the community. They build up, not tear down our community, staff or other resi dents. They create the sustaining atmosphere that brought most of our residents to this wonderful community. They will talk up the community, facilities, residents and staff. Their actions and talk help the community to not only maintain its positive character but also help sustain the property values of every home. I give a standing ovation to the YEA-sayers in our community!
I wish you all a very happy holiday season.
Saturday, December 24
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Association News ........................... 3 Association Committees ................ 7 On the Cover 8 Golf ................................................. 9 Coming Events 11 Workshops and Classes ................ 12 Memoriam .................................... 13 Clubs 13 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies .............. 13 Continuing Education ................ 17 Cultural & Social 18 Dance ........................................ 20 Exercise 21 Games ....................................... 24 What’s Inside Music ......................................... 26 Sports 27 Travel ......................................... 29 Partnered Organizations 30 Extended Community .................. 31 Volunteer Opportunity ................. 31 Classifieds ..................................... 32 Photo Scrapbook .......................... 33
December Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 8, 1 PM, WC3 and Zoom
AFC/Pool open 5 AM-3 PM Desert Oasis open 9 AM-4 PM Library open 7:30 AM-Noon Catalina Vista closed Pro Shop open 6 AM-2 PM Restaurant open 7 AM-3 PM
All facilities closed
Sunday, December 25
Staff observed holiday The Welcome Center and Library will be closed Normal hours for other facilities
Hours
Monday, December 26
Holiday
It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!
A College Campus of Our Own
by Mary Lee Fitzgerald
INSTITUTE OF LEARNING IN RETIREMENT
SUN CITY ORO VALLEY
ight here in Sun City is an array of college-level courses provided in two terms each year. The Institute of Learning in Retirement (ILR) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023 having provided hundreds of courses to enthusiastic residents eager to stay intellectually engaged in learning.
Sun City is a remarkable gold mine of opportunities. If you never had time to improve your golf game, work on your ten nis serve, try line dancing or pickleball, become a birder, try making a pot or learn to play chess, all of that and more is right here. Finally, there is time to explore and ponder new possibilities.
For more than 20 years, ILR has created on-site, an envi able array of classes you would find in any community col lege. ILRs got their start from a group of New Yorkers who had returned from an Elderhostel trip to Europe. “Do we re ally need to go all that distance,” they asked, “when we could do so much learning right here at home?” Soon, several New York City area universities were sponsoring programs, then Harvard, then Yale, and a movement of adult learning was launched. Today, there are more than 400 ILRs across the country, some affiliated with universities and some not.
The University of Arizona initiated a program back in 1987 that caught the attention of several SCOV residents. There were 17 regular participants in SAGE (Seniors’ Achieve ment and Growth through Education) driving down to the UArizona campus every week. But, it was taking longer to find parking spaces and hike across campus to class. Gene Bammel’s term as co-president of SAGE was ending, and the initial attraction of weekly driv ing was waning. Gene, his wife Lei, and Ruth and Milt Damlich met to consider creating a satel lite program here in SCOV.
ILR was char tered in 2003 with a set of by-laws; Gene Bammel was president, Jane Arndorfer vice-president, Lei was secretary, and Milt, as treasurer, deposited a small check to their new checking ac count on April 15, 2003. It has been a phenomenal success. Sun City ILR now has over 700 members and is still growing. Hundreds of volunteer instructors have taught in the fields
Rof history, philosophy, religion, geology, culture, literature, anthropology and psychology. A continuing draw is the opportunity to learn something new in a setting with neigh borhood friends.
This year, on our 20th anniversary, we are launching sev eral new initiatives. “Learning on the Move,” created by Alice Hutchison, provides off-site trips in the Tucson area sever al times during both the fall and winter terms. Courses called “2+” consist of two in-class presenta tions with an optional off-campus visit. Debbie Kotlarek is introduc ing letterboxing. Jerry Freund from Medicine Man Gallery is explaining the Navajos’ Spider Woman myth and distinctive Na vajo weavings from early 20th century trading posts. Bob Kitch, an international competitor in the atlatl, is introducing us to the growing sport of primitive weaponry.
The weekly Friday Forum will provide challenging, some times controversial topics for thoughtful listeners to consid er more than one perspective: “Was the Wild West Really Wild?” with guest professor Eduardo Pagan from Arizona State University, “The Complex Legacies of the Spanish Colonizers” with guest professor Michael Brescia from UAri zona and “The Mexican Border: What’s Really at Stake?” with guest presenter, John Fife from the coalition of No More Deaths.
Thanks to the leadership of Randy Myerson, ILR has created a Tech Com mittee, chaired by Harold Wood, to provide opportu nities for classes to be both videotaped and Zoomed as hybrid offerings.
The regular winter term of courses begins in Feb ruary. Videotaped pre views with the course instructors are on the ILR website www.suncityilr.com. Topics include: “The Roaring Twenties,” “American Civil War,” “Earth, Wind and Fire,” “America in Vietnam,” “Fun with the Chinese Language” and “LBJ and Lady Bird: America’s Power Couple.”
On Thursday, December 15, ILR is hosting a holiday tea for all SCOV residents to introduce the winter courses and an opportunity to meet the instructors. Attendees can register for courses on the spot. Additionally, we will rec ognize the founders of Sun City ILR and others who have contributed so much to its success. See Coming Events, page 12.
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ILR co-founders Lei and Gene Bammel
Learning on the Move included a trip to the TPD Crime Lab this fall
Learn about letterboxing in a new 2+ class
Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070
Website Tip Member Services > This & That
There’s a lot for you on the Member Ser vices section of our website. Check out the This & That section, which is our version of miscellaneous. Looking for an HVAC company? See the Consumer Referral Vendors list. Need a neighbor’s phone number? See the Community Directory. Want to purchase a ticket to an SCOV event? See Tickets. If you need to change your address (leaving for the summer, returning for the win ter), there’s an easy form to fill out. Need a new nametag? There’s a form to print off and bring in with your $10 or send off to our vendor. This is the place to nominate Board can didates (we’re done with that for the year). If you ever have questions about the Town of Oro Valley, this is where the constituent coordinator’s email address is located. She can help you find out just about anything you need to know about the Town of Oro Valley. And there’s much more. It’s worth a moment to check out what’s available in the Member Ser vices section of our website.
Lifestyle Coordinator - Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077
There are two fun activities for December. The first is a community-wide holiday parade with decorated golf carts, beautiful cars, veterans, the Mayor and more. Join in the pa rade or watch along the route on Tuesday, December 20. See Coming Events for more details.
The second event is professional impersonator, David Gorgie, who has performed 1000s of shows featuring stand up comedy, singing and acting. David does 30 different ce lebrities from Austin Powers to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Johnny Cash, several Presidents and more. The show is the evening of Tuesday, December 20, and has limited seating. Details are in Coming Events.
Welcome New Neighbors – October
Unit # Name
From 1 John Wodecki Tucson, AZ 5 David & Noreen (Clancy) O’Rourke Anaconda, MT
Lois Postil
Services -
Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058
Did You Know?
Development Standards 2.18 contains landscaping infor mation such as a Prohibited Plant List and an Approved Tree List. It also includes directives about how these plantings should be maintained. On several corner lots, tree branch es are blocking street signs and/or overhanging sidewalks and the street. Because our community is 36-plus years old, there are many trees and shrubs that have grown extra large over the years.
This is a reminder that it may be time to take a good look at some of those larger specimens in your yard and decide if they need to be pruned back or even removed. Root sys tems of these older trees are lifting foundations, driveways and sidewalks. There have even been reports of damage to sewer systems, which can be quite costly to repair.
Neighboring tree height and the disappearance of views often encourages neighbors to talk with each other and come to a mutual understanding that makes both parties happy. Enjoyment of our mountain views is part of why we live here, but shade is also important. Perhaps seeking a balance be tween our need for shade and the size of trees in our yards is something to consider when planning for pruning this year.
Oro Valley, AZ 6 Cecelia Atkinson & Andrew Brannen
Oro Valley, AZ
Duane Beckwith & Frances Kosik Flagstaff, AZ 12 Janet Robinson
Oro Valley, AZ
Carolyn & Franklin Meier Oro Valley, AZ
Steven & Lisa Reynolds Cheyenne, WY 17 Stephen & Rosalia Costa 17 Cristy Carlson Mimbres, NM 17 Robert & Jennifer Martinez Oro Valley, AZ 18A Reliance West Land Co. Oracle, AZ
October Housing Resale Information
Resales
For the Month YTD 2022 12 152 2021 13 177 2021 Total Sold - 208
2022: Active Listings as of 10/31/2022 14 2021: Active Listings as of 10/31/2021 14
Source: MLSSAZ®
October 2022 Average Age of New Owners: 68.2
SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083
The Library is offering two author events and a holiday book sale this month.
Author Wynne Brown will present a visual journey through the remarkable life and work of Sara Plummer Lemmon (Mount Lemmon’s namesake). Both Sara and her husband traveled throughout the Southwest and documented new plant species. Unfortunately, most of Sara’s journals and ar tistic illustrations were lost in a fire at her home, and those materials housed at the California Academy of Sciences Building were lost in the 1906 earthquake and fires. Wynne Brown has done an exceptional job researching and documenting Sara’s lifetime of adventures and exploration in her new book, The Forgotten Botanist.
The Library welcomes back local author Leo W. Banks to talk about his new novel .45 Caliber Perfume. This original, darkly funny new crime novel is set in the Arizona desert. Leo Banks is the recipient of the Western Writers of America 2018 Spur Award for Best First Novel and Best Contempo rary Western for his book Double Wide. See Coming Events on page 11 for details of both December author presenta tions.
The holiday book sale is scheduled for December 15 through 23. Watch “This Week in SCOV” for a sneak preview of items for sale. Thank you for your continued support of our local community library.
Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073
Perfume or No Perfume
The question of whether you should wear perfume to the gym is another one of those topics with conflicting opinions. The air in the gym is sometimes filled with the results of us ers’ efforts, especially during peak times when everyone is trying to grab the last treadmill or heading off to the aerobics class. People are sweating. People are breathing heavily.
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Money MATTERS
Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations
Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations
4 Months 2022-2023 Oct ActualBudget
Revenues:
Annual H.O. Fees 364,213 $ 1,456,856 $ 1,456,856 $
Asset Reserve Revenue 170,660 $ 436,640 $ 437,000 $
Capital Fund Revenue 216,784 $ 815,843 $ 816,000 $
Golf Revenues 232,454 $ 581,235 $ 514,477 $
Activities Revenues 9,212 $ 24,577 $ 28,836 $
Restaurant Revenues 161,228 $ 554,006 $ 548,700 $
Interest Income 20,939 $ 69,602 $ 4,000 $
Other Income 20,554 $ 246,778 $ 109,080 $ Gross Revenues 1,196,044 $ 4,185,537 $ 3,914,949 $
Asset Reserve (170,660) $ (436,640) $ (437,000) $ Capital Fund (216,784) $ (815,843) $ (816,000) $ Contingency Fund $ (98,184) $ $ Wash Fund Contribution - $ - $ - $ New Capital Acquisitions (1,685) $ (35,913) $ (11,700) $ Restricted Use Revenues (7,114) $ (98,904) $ (14,360) $ Net Operating Revenues 799,801 $ 2,700,053 $ 2,635,889 $ Expenses:
Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first four months of the 2022-2023 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in after hovering over the Mem bers tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.
If you are interested in more information regarding the community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 23, 1 PM, in Conference Room WC3 in the Welcome Center and via Zoom.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 520917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.
Randy Trenary, Controller
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Wages & Benefits
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Cost of Sales
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Utilities 170,987 $
Repair & Maint. 17,104 $
Supplies & Expenses 150,670 $
Depreciation
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Total Expenses
$
Restricted Fund Expenses
$
Net Operating Expenses
$
Results of Operations
$
376,087
1,483,370 $ 1,554,870 $
94,012
305,133 $ 282,132 $
488,997 $ 488,916 $
53,567 $ 48,138 $
591,456 $ 560,892 $
115,000
460,000 $ 460,000 $
923,860
3,382,523 $ 3,394,948 $
(118,442)
(499,656) $ (460,000) $
805,418
2,882,867 $ 2,934,948 $
(5,617)
(182,814) $ (299,059) $
And people are taking up space. The last thing you want is to be wearing overpowering colognes or perfumes. Remem ber, some gym users are allergic to strong scents. Please take this into consideration before wearing perfume to the gym.
Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)
Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss ques tions or concerns with the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.
Tuesday, December 13, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.
Wednesday, December 14, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.
Tuesday, December 27, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 PM.
Association Committees
Active Health
Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com
Second Mon., 3 PM, WC1
During the winter season, the Active Health Committee will bring current, health-related presentations to our community to promote an active and healthy lifestyle focusing on what you can do to promote your wellness. December presenta tions are listed in Coming Events.
Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory
Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com
First Wed., 11 AM, WC1
The Aquatic & Fitness Center will host an open house Monday, January 9, 12:30-2:30 PM, to familiarize residents with the gym and pool. This will include instructions on all equipment, sign-up for the pool lanes, etc. If you have want ed to use these areas and would like to learn more about our gym and pool, this would be an excellent time to come. We hope to have a good turnout and will give away some prizes to residents who attend the event.
Architectural Inspection Group
Conveyance Coordinator, Jack Mooney, 520-917-8087, scoroval@ciramail.com
Architectural Review
Jim Cherry 612-805-5637
ARC@suncityorovalley.com
Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM
Seeing a couple dozen submittals each month, we can safely say that home improvements are still happening. That said, there are challenges in finding some materials, such as white roof tiles. They are no longer being produced, and the available supply is dwindling. Another example is planning to expand an existing paver patio using identical blocks. There have even been comments surrounding the availability of the slump block and scratch block that is used in our com munity. Luckily, product has been found, and the projects are moving forward.
If you are making plans, be aware of material availability. If it becomes difficult to find an exact match and you located
a suitable alternative, reach out to the Architectural Review Committee. We can have a discussion on the option(s). There may be options that other owners have found which could provide insight for your planning.
Community Directory
Chair Blythe Campbell 907-717-7546 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory
By the time you read this, this year’s directory may have already been delivered. Thank you to the volunteers who helped with the distribution to SCOV homes.
Consumer Referral - Vendor List
Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com
The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.
During Activity Center renovation, the Vendor List also may be viewed at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista dur ing business hours. Please check the Vendor List often, as changes are made frequently.
Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about ap plying to be on the Vendor List.
Election Election 2023
The Election Committee is preparing for another election cycle. Ballots will be sent in mid-February. There are two Di rector positions to be filled. The vote will be electronic unless you have opted out of all electronic communications from the Association. If you vote by hard copy, the ballot must be mailed to the address listed on the return ballot envelope. The Association is no longer accepting ballots in the Admin istration office.
The “Meet the Candidate” video interviews will provide the opportunity to view and listen to the candidates. There will be a web page listed under Member Services – Vote March 2023 with information.
February plans are to have at least two forums where questions will be asked of the candidates, so you can as sess their understanding of and passion for SCOV. These forums will also be available in video format on the SCOV website. If you would like to submit candidate questions for consideration by the Election Committee, please bring them to the Administration office.
More details on the candidates and initiatives will be pro vided as we get closer to the election.
Finance-Budget
Chair Meade Davis meadedavis11@gmail.com
Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.
The Finance and Budget Committee meetings are typi cally held quarterly. The meetings may also be attended via Zoom. The SCOV website provides the Zoom link. Additional meeting times are posted on the SCOV website as needed.
Food and Beverage
Chair Bob Landis landisrc@gmail.com
Next meeting Thu., Dec. 1, 3 PM, WC1
The Food and Beverage Committee meets the first Thurs day of the month. The committee’s mission is to support The Views Restaurant and provide an opportunity to hear what the community wants and desires for food and beverage service. We continues our efforts to assist the restaurant in maximizing its present and future service to the community.
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Friends of the Library
Co-Pres. Kari Dufur karidufur@gmail.com Co-Pres. Carol Tombre mctombre@yahoo.com Treas. and Membership Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu
Did you know that your Association dues don’t pay for the wonderful books, videos and audio books you check out of our Library? Your donations and membership to Friends of the Library (FOL) fund these purchases. Not only do we sup port the Library, but we provide wonderful events for mem bers and the whole community.
Here’s a teaser of what’s to come this season. The Library will present authors Wynne Brown and Leo Banks in Decem ber and Anne Hillerman in January.
young, discovering clay work in her 40s. She took wheel throwing lessons; then her job became too busy and she stopped creating. Returning to clay in retirement, the pieces made by hand are her favorites. Her work is both utilitarian and decorative. “I love angels and birds, drawing my own folk art and whimsical designs.”
Linda’s mother-in-law encouraged her to begin making jewelry. Linda said, “I love creating a new piece of jewelry from looking at the colors of clothing, flowers and floral bou quets. I design with trendy or classic themes, fun or romantic moods. I also created a personal design I call Dimensionz. When you see the design, it appears to be somewhat dimen sional.”
Government Affairs
Chair Earl Vittitoe scovga@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/committees/government-affairs/
On Thursday, November 3, 40 members of the community attended our second Coffee with a Cop event. The Oro Val ley Police Department Command Staff sat with the attend ees and had one-on-one conversations over coffee.
Have your gifts beautifully wrapped by FOL
Let us do the gift wrapping. Bring your gifts on December 14, 19 and 20, and we’ll wrap them for a donation to FOL. Our monthly Book Bingo is Wednes day, December 21. Hav ing children visit this holi day season? We will have special Storytimes for the little ones December 29 and 31. Our second Great Reads for FOL members will happen on Monday, January 23.
Due to supply chain issues that have impacted SCOV homes undergoing renovation, there won’t be a Home Tour in 2023. Look for the return of our biggest fundraiser, a new and improved Home Tour, in 2024. For more information on all these wonderful events closer to the dates, call, check Coming Events and “This Week in SCOV.”
Due to the success of the event, the Government Affairs committee will work with the department to establish a re peating schedule for these events. The committee is working on future events including forums with the police chief, the mayor and members of the town council. What events would you like to see? You are welcome to attend our monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. You can also share your thoughts with us at our email address scovga@gmail.com.
Holiday Lights
Chair Linda Bretz 603-459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com www.SCOVLites.com
Roughly 150 new “flowers” have been assembled these last 12 months for this year’s lighting display. Enjoy!
Loan Room - Community Assistance
Chair Gay Russell
Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 (currently not meeting)
Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/
Shop
Gifts to help you prepare for the holiday season are abundant. Visit during our open house to browse and join the raffle for the window displays. December featured artists are Mary Murck and Linda Wilkes.
Mary enjoyed art projects when
The Loan Room has been busier this fall and, with Christ mas here soon, many residents have visitors coming. The Loan Room has extra beds for adults and children (mat tresses for both), some children’s toys, safety items and tables and chairs. Since this is also a time when residents schedule elective surgery, you many need walkers, canes, crutches and bathroom items. You may make reservations up to two months in advance of a need either at the Loan Room or on the website. Please bring your SCOV card with you when you come in. We cannot use the fob in our system. We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, and are lo cated at the end of the Cart Barn. We hope to see you soon. Please remember, we are not affiliated with the Costume Closet. See For Your Information on page 13 for their hours.
Long Range Planning
Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net
Second Wed., 10 AM, WC2 and Zoom; and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Room and Zoom
The purpose of our committee is to develop and recom mend to the Board a rolling 5- to 10-year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents,
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Clock tower holiday lights photo illustration by Paul Livingston
Gift Shop
970-691-7990
Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker
Gift Shop 520-917-8051
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-4 PM, Sat. 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop
Linda Wilkes, left, and Mary Murck, right
while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Com mittee documents are on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents. Please check the SCOV calendar for changes in our meeting dates and location due to the holiday schedule.
Neighborhood Pride
Chair Bill Bable 248-231-2829, wcbcfp33@gmail.com
First Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista www.suncityorovalley.com/members/committees/neighborhood-pride
As the end of 2022 approaches, the Neighborhood Pride Committee wishes you a most happy holiday season. Eigh teen years have passed since our committee was formed, and our community looks absolutely beautiful. As a commu nity, we should indeed feel proud of the way we look, not only to neighbors and ourselves, but also to those individuals who visit with the thought in mind to buy and move here. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation in helping to make SCOV such a wonderful place in which to live. Enjoy the holidays, your families, your friends and neighbors, and especially our beautiful community.
Nominating
Chair Lou Gard Mon., 1 PM, WC2
The slate of candidates for Board of Directors is required to be posted by December 22. The Nominating Committee will have the slate posted accordingly.
Posse
Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com
First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse
Seasonal residents are returning, and we’re delighted to see them. As it’s getting dark earlier, check your outdoor lights to make sure they’re working. Your house lights are very important for emergency personnel. You may have friends and family over for the holidays, and lighting helps them find your house and see their way to your front door.
The Posse board wishes everyone a very safe and happy holiday season. Join our ranks and support our community. For information, contact Linda Simōn.
Properties
Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com
Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
We hope you’ve noticed the refreshed signs at SCOV buildings. The large signs with the brown background and white letters were looking tired. The brown steel background panels on the signs weathered, faded and oxidized over the years. Jack Evert, working on behalf of the Properties Com mittee, coordinated the effort to restore the signs including contractor selection, scope of work and project monitoring. Several solutions were considered, and the decision was made to remove the letters and background panels, refur bish or replace them, and then reassemble them on site. The light shades on some of the signs also oxidized and will be removed, powder coated and replaced. The refur bished signs look considerably better and present a clean, refreshed appearance to our residents, guests and prospective home owners. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
Tipster Editorial
Co-chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com
If you are a new committee or club secretary and are new to submitting Tipster articles, please download our “Guide to Submitting Tipster Articles” and the Tipster Article Standards from the website at www.suncityorovalley.com/news-info/ the-tipster/ or stop by the Welcome Center and pick up hard copies. If you are unsure how to submit a photo with your article, just call editor Marsha Dean 520-917-8069, and she will help you.
Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086
Season’s greetings to you and your family. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!
We are grateful for you and are thinking of you during the holiday season. We would like to tell you how much we appreciate your support and look forward to the new year.
Before the year is over, we do not want you to miss the an nual Pro Shop sale. Our special holiday sale will be Friday, December 9. You can pick up that perfect gift or a gift card for the holidays.
Also, our Annual Christmas Toy Drive is from Friday, De cember 2 through Sunday, December 11. We are collecting toys for local kids and families in need. If you bring a guest during this week with a toy(s) valued over $40, your guest plays for free. Any toy(s) and food donations are welcome, whether playing golf or not. We appreciate your kind and generous contributions and support over the years.
As a reminder, the Pro Shop closes at 2 PM on Saturday, December 24, and will be closed Sunday, December 25, to allow our team to spend time with their families.
However, if you have a private cart and would like to play golf on Christmas Day, you are more than welcome. There will be no scheduled starting times. Also, the driving range is available to hit practice balls if you have a prepaid range card. On New Year’s Eve, the Pro Shop will close at 2 PM and will be open normal hours on New Year’s Day.
We again wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year! Director
December is historically the time of year when the temperatures get cold enough to start having frost. Here is a reminder on what frost does to the grass and procedures to follow when a delay occurs.
Walking or driving on frosted grass causes damage to green leaf tissue, which eventually leads to the grass dying. When the non-overseeded areas go dormant and turn brown, they are no longer susceptible to frost damage, but the overseeded fairways and tees may be
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Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.
scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
of Golf Maintenance - Michael Kropf
damaged. If the temperature is cold, but the frost is not that bad, we might not have a delay, but instead the golf carts could be restricted to the cart path for a determined amount of time. If the frost is more severe, the delay will reflect the earliest time the golf course can be prepared for golf and ready for play to start. It depends on whether greens need to be mowed or pins need setup.
Additional reminders: The driving range tee and chipping area have overseeded grasses, so they will also be impacted during a frost delay. Please don’t walk or drive on these areas while waiting for the frost delay to end. The Pro Shop will be notified when the practice facilities are ready for use.
This year the Association phone system was changed, which resulted in losing the dedicated frost line. Currently, the Pro Shop will be informed of any delays or cart path restrictions, and they will send an email alerting golfers of the delay.
Golf Advisory
The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club
Happy holidays, fellow linksters. It’s December, and al though there’s snow on the mountains, there’s lush green grass and outstanding conditions at The Views Golf Course. The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club is in full swing (no pun intended), but it’s never too late to come and join in the fun and friendly competition. We’re always looking for new mem bers to join us for our weekly play. Every week offers a dif ferent event ranging from individual play to four-man teams. If you are interested in joining, please contact our member ship chair, Dean Silverlock, to sign up. This month’s helpful tip: “Playing a shot from an impossible lie is never a good idea. Take the drop, hit the shot and move on.” –“Sweet” Lou DenBoer, c.1980
Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club
Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com
Play Thu. morning
Merry Christmas from the Men’s Nine-Hole Club. For those of you who attended the meeting and Burger Bash on November 10, we hope you enjoyed yourself and won a raffle prize.
If you have been sitting on the fence about whether to join, give us a try. There are some nice benefits for belonging to the Nine-Hole Club. You are guaranteed a game on Thurs day mornings, and playing nine holes only takes a couple of hours. The club has a full spectrum of player skills with no one person having a low handicap. We have a good time, and the team pairings for the Thursday games allow for prize money to be awarded to several teams. The ante to play is only $4, but the camaraderie and the beauty of the course are awards all by themselves. Come join us.
Follow The Views Golf on Twitter: twitter.com/TheViewsGCOV
Club
The Catalina Cup is a gross and net match play competi tion between 11 local golf clubs. Matches take place be tween October and May. Six team members are divided into three flights by handicap and sent from each of the participating clubs to play one another at a different host course. The hosting club does not play. One point is award ed on each hole for low gross and one point for low net. Ties earn one-half point. Points accumulate over the sea son to determine the overall Catalina Cup winner, as well as the low gross and low net winning teams.
The Views Golf Club will host the Catalina Cup Monday, December 5. Captains Darlene Lamb and Tana Wyrick are looking for volunteers to help with registration and spotting on certain holes. If you can help, notify Darlene dslamb48@ gmail.com or Tana tana_wyrick@hotmail.com.
The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Marilyn Tyreman thunderlaw70@yahoo.com 520-548-4483
Membership Carol Johnson johncjj@frontier.com 425-343-7138
Play Thu. mornings
The Lady Niners are off to a great start. We welcome new members and are reestablishing some of our social traditions that were restricted during the pandemic. Games are set up for Thursday morning play, and we celebrate the winners of the games, birdies and holes-in-one. It’s not too late to join our group. We are serious golfers who play by the rules, but there’s a place for everyone. If interested, contact Carol Johnson, membership chair.
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Chair Kevin Devaney 708-732-2943 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3
Pres. Rocky Gedrose 770-331-8281 mgedrose1@gmail.com Membership Dean Silverlock dsilverlock8@gmail.com Play Wed. AM
The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf
Pres. Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com VP/Membership Pattie Horning phorning13@gmail.com League play Tue. mornings
Catalina Cup team (l-r): Bonnie Svarstad, co-captain Darlene Lamb, Beckie Harkey, Debbie Huffman, Marty Blakely, Rob Ranson, Barbara Hall, Cathy Morrow, Nancy Klucking, Pat Stark, co-captain Tana Wyrick, Dee Ruelas, Mary Ellen Tovat
Carol Johnson (left), and Katelyn Hutchison, assistant golf professional
Food & Beverage Management Team
Janet Blackwell, Restaurant Manager jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277
Skeeter Reynolds, Kitchen Manager sreynolds@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277
December is a time when friends and fami lies come together to celebrate the warmth, joy, magic and miracles of the holiday season. It is a time to recall memories and make new ones. Let us take this time to give from our heart, whether it be in the form of our actions or our words. Let us keep in mind those who may be less fortunate and extend our kindness to them.
You are most appreciated for your patronage and support and all you do to encourage and inspire us to become the best versions of ourselves. We feel truly blessed to be able to serve you. On behalf of The Views staff and myself, we wish you joy, peace and love this holiday season. May all your wishes and desires come true.
Join the Restaurant Facebook group facebook.com/TheViewsRestaurant
Community Foundation
Have you noticed the incred ible artwork and display cases created by our very talented SCOV residents? Walking the halls and rooms of the Activity Center (pre-con struction), Catalina Vista and Desert Oasis, you can see the beautiful, professional and unique paintings, pencil draw ings and photographs, all of which add bright ness to our lives. Stop in the Gift Shop to see the wide variety of crafts; you’ll want to come back often.
a display
One of the functions of the Art League is gearing up for the opening of the newly remodeled Activity Center and the need for new hardware to hang residents’ art. This is where your Foundation stepped in to help with a grant to fund the purchase of soon-to-be-needed hardware.
If your club has a financial need, go to the Foundation website www.foundationscov.org for directions on how to apply for a grant.
Coming Events
Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.
Every Day, 3-6 PM
The Views Restaurant Happy Hour
Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.
Every Wednesday, 8 AM-Noon Open Air Market
Don’t forget to drop by the market behind the Welcome Center between 8 AM and Noon. There may be new vendors each week. Shop in the convenience of our own community. Let’s keep this market going with your purchases.
Friday, December 2, 1 PM
Author Wynne Brown
Wynne Brown will present a visual journey of the life of Sara Plummer Lemmon at Catalina Vista. Her new book, The Forgotten Botanist will be available for purchase.
Monday, December 5, 10 AM-Noon
SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale
Mark your calendars for bargains galore at our Monday Madness sale including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards and much more. We set up in front of the Gift Shop. This is an easy and convenient way to shop while supporting your resident artists and local charities while doing your holiday gift shopping. We hope to see you.
Monday, December 5, 11 AM
Author Leo W. Banks
Leo W. Banks will speak about his new contemporary noir tale, .45 Caliber Perfume at Catalina Vista. Books will be available for purchase.
Friday, December 9, 1 PM
Pain and Your Brain
Please join the Active Health Committee at Catalina Vista as we host Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., Director of the Fel lowship Program at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medi cine. Dr. Chiasson will speak on “Pain and Your Brain.” Learn how your brain perceives and processes pain and how mind/ body medicine offers relief.
Friday, December 9, 3 PM
Health through Motion
Join the Active Health Committee as we host SD Khalsa at Catalina Vista. SD will present the Egoscue Method of health through motion: a revolutionary program that lets you rediscover the body’s power to protect and rejuvenate itself.
Monday, December 12, 10 AM-Noon
SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale
Finish your holiday shopping at our Monday Madness sale including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards and much more. We set up in front of the Gift Shop. Support your resident artists and local charities while doing your holi day gift shopping. We hope to see you.
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Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.
Janet Blackwell
Carol Johnson 425-343-7138 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com
Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org
Joan Kelley hanging
Thursday, December 15, 2 PM
Preview of Winter 2023 Courses
Institute of Learning in Retirement (ILR) invites all SCOV residents to Catalina Vista for a preview of the winter courses that begin in February. After brief presentations from each instructor, you will have an opportunity to register in person on site. ILR provides classes on a variety of topics during a 10-week winter term right here in SCOV, much like a small community college.
Friday, December 16, 2 PM
Brain Health Informational Meeting
Join the Active Health Committee at Catalina Vista for an informational meeting about the formation of a Brain Health Action Group, which will start meeting bi-weekly in Janu ary. This group will follow the well-researched “Bredesen 7” action steps to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. This meeting will be hosted by Joan Partridge with support by Dr. Rick Menet and Rita Menet, RN & HC.
Tuesday, December 20, Noon
Holiday Parade
Drive a vehicle in the parade or watch along the route. There will be a contest for the best decorated golf carts. We are looking for motorcycles, automobiles, Veterans or other groups that would like to be in the parade. If you are interest ed, join the line up at 11:30 AM at the Posse Shack or con tact Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz, Lifestyle Coordinator, 520-9178077. The route will be published in “This Week in SCOV” and on our website.
Tuesday, December 20, 6 PM
David Gorgie,
Impersonator
Professional impersonator David Gorgie has performed thousands of shows featuring standup comedy, singing and acting. David does 30 different celebrities from Austin Pow ers to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Johnny Cash, several Presidents and more. Bring your own snacks and BYOB. Tickets are $10 pp. Seating at Catalina Vista is limited. Tickets may be purchased from the website at Members Only > Member Services > Tickets > David Gorgie.
Wednesday, December 21, 3 PM
Book Bingo
Take a break from the holiday madness and let loose by shouting bingo! Join the Friends of The Library (FOL) in WC3 for Book Bingo. Open to the whole community, this is regular Bingo with books as prizes. No literary knowledge needed. Your cash donation of $5 pp at the door supports the SCOV Library. Bring a beverage and nibbles. Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library web page to reserve your spot or call Sherry Small 520-308-5735.
Tuesday, December 27, 1 PM
Tucson Museum of Art Talk
The TMA Art Talks have resumed with tremendous popu larity, so we invite you to join us for December’s presentation: “She Walks in Beauty: The Artworks of 12 African-American Women Artists Spanning 150 Years,” presented by docent Adrienne O’Hare. Join us in WC3 to learn about these beau tiful artworks and what they reveal about the artists and the universality of what it means to be a woman. Contact Helen or Bob Jennette, jennette.05@comcast.net, 520-818-6332.
Thursday, December 29, 10–11 AM
SCOV Library Storytime
Toddlers and preschoolers visiting for the winter break? Here’s something different and fun you can do with them: Join a former teacher and a librarian from the SCOV Library at Desert Oasis/Saguaro Room for a lively hour of stories and a craft. This is free for the whole community. Sign-up in the Library is required.
Friday, December 30, 9 AM
Tipster Collation
Every month, volunteer residents insert flyers into the Tipster. Join the fun and get a little bit of exercise at Catalina Vista. To sign up, email carolynlerchtipster@gmail.com. Thank you in advance.
Saturday, December 31, 10 – 11 AM
SCOV Library Storytime
Toddlers and preschoolers visiting for the winter break? Here’s something different and fun you can do with them: Join a former teacher and a librarian from the SCOV Library at Desert Oasis/Saguaro Room for a lively hour of stories and a craft. This is free for the whole community. Sign-up in the Library is required.
Workshops and Classes
Association-Sponsored Fitness
Online advance registration is required for all classes at www. suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check www. suncityorovalley.com for current information.
There is a $2 fee per class. Currently, punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes and purchase passes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/fitness. Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley. com/amenities-facilities. Questions, call Lonnie 520-917-8073. Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30, DO Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, CV Core Conditioning: Wed. 3 PM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC Pool Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC Personal trainer one-on-one training. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 for an appointment.
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes
Learn to use this life-saving machine at a class offered Wednesday, December 28, 1:30 PM, WC1. Contact Lon nie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520-917-8073 ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.
Parkinson’s Exercise Club
Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 to make an appointment. Classes are held in the Welcome Center, WC3.
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For Your Information
Costume Closet
The Costume Closet, operated by the SCOV Variety The atre Club, is available to all residents. This month it will be open Wednesday, December 14, from 9-10 AM, and Mon day, December 19, from 3-4 PM. Plan ahead for your New Year’s Eve party. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074.
Economic/Investment Club Forming
We are looking for folks interested in starting a discussion group focused on economic trends, monetary policy and in vesting in equity and fixed-income markets. If we get 20 par ticipants, we can form an official SCOV club. This group will dissect investment ideas but will not pool invest as a group. Email Bruce Goslovich bruce@goslovichfc.com if you are interested.
Gift Wrapping
Now that you’ve found that perfect gift, have it perfectly wrapped by the Friends of the Library in Welcome Center Room 3. All donations support your SCOV Library. Largest dimension accepted is 24” x 24”. Please supply your own box and bubble wrap if needed.
Wednesday, December 14, 1-4 PM
Monday, December 19, 9 AM-Noon Tuesday, December 20, 1-4 PM
Silent Book Club
Would you be interested in a book club without having to read specific books? Come to The Views Restaurant Sun day, December 11, 2:30-3:30 PM, for SCOV’s first monthly gathering of a Silent Book Club, a club formed to have a rol licking good time discussing books.
Chat, read silently and have some coffee or tea. After about 15 minutes, we will introduce ourselves. If you want, start a conversation about what you love or hate about what you are reading, feel free to join in. Take notes about what you might like to read next. To sign up, contact Peggy Smith at pdsaz@aol.com.
Clubs
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Art League
Pres. Lee Sopwith 208-447-8282 leesoppy@gmail.com
The Art League has remained involved in plans to reveal the first resident art display in the newly renovated Activity Center. Signage has been chosen, rails installed, expanded hanging equipment purchased and artists and artisans noti fied of the opportunity to lend their work to grace the new and expanded areas available for this effort. It will be a busy time for us, and we hope you will enjoy the work of our resident artists.
Bark Carving
Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan
Center/Lapidary
The Carvers Club includes three groups: Bark Carvers, Wood Carvers and Gourd Artists. Groups meet on different days in the Artisan Center/Lapidary Room. The Bark Carv ers work with cottonwood bark using carving knives, carving gouges and rotary tools (Dremel-like tools). During the sum mer months bark carving sessions are very lightly attended, but in the winter we sometimes fill the room. Now is a good time to stop by to see if you might want to start this fun and rewarding hobby/craft. We can help you get started. Visit our display window near the entrance to the Wood Shop to see the kind of items we make.
Clay
Pres. John Grandner 240-271-9585; VP Barb Peterson 612-710-9421 www.scovclayclub.com
Cherry Sand, a 10-year Clay Club member, has been a potter for 55 years. Prior to arriving in SCOV, her concentration was production work on the wheel. Cherry said, “When I joined the Clay Club, I focused on using the slab roller to create tiles and small plates with the idea of using colorful underglazes to decorate them. I like doing watercol or sketches, so my progression is to use those inspirations and translate them to my bisqued pieces. I paint designs us ing underglazes and with a clear glaze over to enhance the colors. I am using clay as my canvas to create images that bring me joy.“
Cherry Sand displays her art
Our holiday party will be held Sunday, December 11, 5:308:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Remember that we are going green by bringing your own non-disposable plates, utensils and drinkware. Sign-up is required and available in the Clay Studio.
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Memoriam Residents Jack Comp 1 September 20 Barbara Fox 1 November 3 Howard Ray 1 November 6
Colored Pencil Plus
Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282
Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
If you appreciate fine detail in art, our club may be just the group for you. We have colored pencil and scratchboard artists who will be happy to get you started. Basic drawing skills are helpful, but not essential. Join us on Friday mornings, 9 AM, if you are interested.
Bette McGrath working on a scratchboard feather.
Gourd Art
Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343
Nov.-May, Mon., 9 AM-Noon, Fri., 1-4 PM, Lapidary Room
cheted mats out of plastic shopping bags. You can partici pate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing the strips into plastic yarn (plarn) and/or crocheting them into mats.
If you wish to donate bags, flatten clean Fry’s, Safeway or Walmart bags and stack them by color. You can then fold all the stacks over into one, no need to fasten them together. This effort on your part greatly streamlines the cutting and crochet process. Do not include newspaper bags as they do not work for this project.
Bags can be dropped into a basket on Jane Fairchild’s front porch any time at 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way. odelers
Modelers
Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com
Second Fri., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers
We’re busy preparing holiday decorations. Join us Mon days, 9 AM-Noon; Fridays, 1-4 PM.
Japanese Flower Arranging
Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com
Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instruc tors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.
Knit and Crochet
Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com
Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
If you have a knit or crochet project, or would like to learn, come join us. An ongoing group project is making cro
Tom Prall December is a busy month for the Modelers Club. Zack Morris, a pilot at Davis-Monthan AFB, will talk about his ex perience flying the C-130 Hercules aircraft at our monthly meeting Friday, December 9, 9 AM, Catalina Vista. This highly versatile airplane has been the backbone of the U.S. Air Force for 68 years, flying in operations from Viet Nam to Desert Storm.
C-130 Hercules model
The second and third of the club’s four annual open houses will take place Saturdays, December 24 and 31, 10 AM-2 PM, Artisan Center/Modelers Room. Featured will be mod els of many aircraft including the Antonov An-225, formerly the world’s largest airplane. Built in 1985 as a joint Russian/ Ukrainian undertaking, it was destroyed by the Russians in the Ukraine this past February. As always, the club’s two model railroads will be in full operation.
Open Studio Artists
Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 carolm93@comcast.net Tues., Wed., Thu. and Sat. 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
This group is open to artists working in any medium and with any skill level. If you are a new resident, visit the Art Studio on the days listed above to find a day and group of artists that best fits your artistic talent. While you are in Catalina Vista, check out the paintings in the hallway. SCOV has many talented residents.
Vistoso Photo
Pres. Ed Caine 425-760-7662
Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com
Photographers of all levels, from beginner to pro, are wel come to attend meetings as our guest. On Wednesday, De cember 14, we will have a judged photo competition with the theme of “Rusty.” Our judge will be Tucson professional photographer Jack Kulawik. Come and hear what he has to say as he reviews images submitted by club members. We meet at 6 PM at Catalina Vista.
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Sculpture
Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-991-9953
Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
The Sculpture Club meets Mondays, Catalina Vista/Art Studio. If you are interested in becoming a member or learn ing more about what we do, stop in Monday mornings or contact Laurie Lichaa. You can view some of our work in the glass case and window in Catalina Vista or in the SCOV Library.
Pictured is a sculpture by Trace Getz. Once he applies a finish, this re lief piece will live in his backyard on a brick wall. Trace has challenged club members to think of sculpture other than for the showcase and create art for the outside/gar den. He has completed several pieces that he displays and enjoys in their backyard. He will be teaching a class on creating out door sculpture.
Seniors for Kids
Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com
Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM and Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop
First Thu., 8-9 AM, Catalina Vista; no meetings May-Sep. SFK is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization
Thank you all who donated stuffed animals and soft toys to the Kuddles for Kids, sponsored by Seniors for Kids (SFK) last month. We know that the donations will comfort and sup port children who find themselves in difficult situations. Just being able to hug is a comfort when you feel alone.
SFK invites all of SCOV to view the toys, quilts, pillowcases, hats, scarves and the many things created and collected to distribute to the children we serve at 9 AM, Thursday, Decem ber 1, WC3. At 10 AM all the items will be boxed, and the sleighs will start on their journeys to Banner Children’s Hos pital, AVIVA Children’s Services, Tri-Community Food Bank, Three Points Clinic and Family First.
If helping children in need would get your creative juices
flowing, stop by the Artisan Rooms to see where your skills might help SFK provide cheer to children who are in need.
Sewing
Thimblelenas
Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com
Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762
The annual Thimblelenas meeting will be held Thursday, December 8, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Room. New member and renewal membership forms will be available. Dues are $5/year. We will elect next year’s board members. In addition to the slate of nominees presented by the nomi nation committee, nominations will be accepted from the floor. Consider helping out by contacting Sue Lane. Our club is now 179 members strong, and our SCOV clubs rely on volunteers. Each board position term is one year. Join us for refreshments. Regular board meetings are open to all members on the third Friday of the month, 8:30 AM, Sewing Room, beginning December 16.
Casa Amigas
Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing
Cheer Bears
Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
We are still embroidering faces, sewing bodies, stuff ing them with love and filling the shelves for the next set to march out to new families. Nothing has really stopped us this year. Life is good and spirits are up.
We are sending our bears to their new homes this month with toy distributions in full swing. Many children need extra comfort in these trying times, so we must add new bears to be sent out in the year to come. Join our cheery group. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you all.
If you have some polyester fiberfill, we are in need of it to plump up the tummies of the bears. Donations are always accepted.
Machine Embroidery
Co-Leader Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141, Co-Leader Sue Devaney 847-997-3989 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo.
Join us Tuesday, December 20, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis. There will be a “Tip of the Month,” and we are going to have a white elephant gift exchange. What fun. Don’t forget your wrapped gift. New members are always welcome.
Pet Beds
Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Tue., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing
If you have a dog or cat, you probably already have a comfy bed for them. It’s getting cold outside, and we want to provide comfy beds for the Humane Society animals wait ing for adoption. We create all sizes of colorful pet beds us ing washable fabric scraps and polyester fiberfill. We can always use scraps and more volunteers. We have a good time with plenty of conversation while we work, so why not join us some Tuesday afternoon in the Sewing Room? We look forward to the return of winter residents.
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Lion King by John McConnaughey
Carol Guibert 520-404-1462
Quilters
Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Silversmith and Lapidary
Pres. Rich Rozehnal 520-638-6368 rozehnal@comcast.net
Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-4 PM, Thu., Fri., 9 AM-Noon
Next member meeting, Mon., Dec. 5, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Lapidary Room
Queen-sized quilt made by Sun City Quilt Group
We have just one meeting this month, our holiday party Tuesday, De cember 13, 1 PM, Desert Oa sis. Everyone bring a plate of cookies to enjoy and ex change. We are also go ing to have a white elephant gift exchange. Remember that item you pur chased that you had to have (and haven’t used)? Wrap it up and bring it to the meeting. It should be quilting or sewing related. Our quilt show is coming up fast. Here is a picture of the beautiful raffle quilt. All proceeds will be given to TriCommunity Food Bank. Tickets are $1 each or 6/$5.
Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts
Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com
The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group meets Tues day mornings, 9-11 AM, Sewing Room. If you are interested in our group, stop by. The group provides materials and in struction for those interested in learning hooking. People in volved in other arts using fiber are invited and encouraged to join our group.
If you were not fortunate enough to see the Tap estry Hooking and Fiber Arts display in the Sewing Room window dur ing the month of November, at right is a pic ture of some of our work. John Shaw provided the two pillows, and Carrie Wiley provided the dragonfly pic tures and the wall hanging made from recycled or previously used materials. Sue Joyce contributed the bag, and Coni Arseneau contributed the rug mugs.
Show ‘n Share
Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com
Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista
Show ‘n Share is a club designed to encourage creativity. Show us what you love to do and share your interests, ideas and techniques. Our club provides the opportunity to set aside time each week to devote to your craft and to inspire one another to explore, invent and express yourself.
Members of our club have access to an ex tensive supply room that contains all the ma terials necessary for making pendants, ear rings, bracelets, rings, belt buckles, etc. Also, it contains tools for form ing, etching, engraving and other assorted items such as gloves, polishing cloths, clasps, hooks and many more items. Our purchasing agent is con stantly resupplying these items, insuring the best price in bulk quantities. The monitors advise the members what is needed to complete their projects and sell them at our cost. All of these items are stored in our secured vault.
If you are interested in joining the club, stop by the shop, so we can let you know about our beginning orientation classes.
Stained/Fused Glass
Daniel Stasi 815-762-3636 scovglassclub@gmail.com Studio Manager Ellen Jordano 763-807-0184 elleninplymouth@gmail.com Open to members 8 AM-9 PM www.scovglassclub.weebly.com
Everything has a beginning, and so it was for our glass club. Two women, Wye Mace and Doris Ray, put their heads together, took glass making classes and formed the Fused Glass Club in 2006. The ladies be gan teaching classes, purchased a kiln in 2008 and fired items every night. Now that was true dedication. Wye previously worked with stained glass for 15 years in Michigan. She was also an active participant in a basket weaving guild, something she is looking forward to doing when time allows. Wye likes working with our new kilns and appreciates that they are able to hold larger projects. There are not enough ways to say thank you to this very talented lady. Thanks for your help, inspiration and motivation. Please visit us. We promote imagination.
Meet one of the founders of our glass club, Wye Mace. What an impressive mark she has left on SCOV
Wood Carving
Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com
Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan
Center/Lapidary
The Wood Carvers work with many kinds of softer woods and we use carving knives, carving gouges and rotary tools (Dremel-like tools) to do our carving. Now is a good time to stop by to see if you might want to start this fun and reward ing hobby/craft. We can help you get started. Stop by our display window near the entrance to the Wood Shop to see the kinds of items we make
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A few of the items available to our members from our vault
Woodworking
Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@comcast.net
VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 kindheart77@att.net
Next meeting Thu., Dec. 6, 9 AM, Wood Shop www.scovwoodworkingclub.com
Continuing Education
Astronomy
Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com
Third Wed., 7 PM, Catalina Vista, Oct.-Apr. www.scovastronomy.weebly.com
The Astronomy Club’s next meeting is Wednesday, De cember 21, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista. Mark your calendar as it is a not-to-be-missed presentation.
In this image, compare and contrast the Pillars of Creation as seen by Hubble (on the left) and James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (on the right). NASA photo
The very special guest speaker will be Marcia Rieke, Professor of Astronomy at UArizona. She is also the princi pal investigator for the near-infrared camera (NIRCam) for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. As principal investi gator, Professor Rieke was responsible for insuring that the instrument was built and delivered on time and on budget with engineers from Lockheed Martin.
Our future meetings are the third Wednesday of the month, 7 PM, Catalina Vista. Guests and member sign-ups are wel come at every meeting.
Bible Studies
Men’s Bible Study
Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586
Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
Guests are welcome at our Tuesday morning meetings. Many of the group meet for breakfast and fellowship imme diately following at The Views Restaurant.
Women’s Bible Study
Pres. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com
Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com
Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 AM, WC3
Merry Christmas everyone. Our study of women of the Judges is wrapping up in a few weeks, and we will begin a new study in midJanuary. Blessings to all through the end of this year and into 2023. Luke 2:2-20 and Philippians 4:4-7.
Genealogy
Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com
General meetings Oct.-May, Third Mon., 1 PM, Catalina Vista www.scvgs.org
The Genealogy Club meets Monday, December 19, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. Mary Barr and Kathy Mashburn will share information about holiday traditions from different cultures around the world. Members are encouraged to join the conversation with interesting holiday celebrations they have uncovered from their research. Guests are welcome.
Members who have old family photos to add to the ances try tree in the Genealogy Club computer room are invited to submit photocopies of 5 x 7 photos with the name(s) of the person(s) in the photo, the relation to the person submitting the photo and the location where and when (year or time frame) the photo was taken.
If you are interested in learning about genealogy, look for more information in “This Week in SCOV” about a beginning genealogy class in January.
Great Books
Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Our club provides an opportunity for discussions of chal lenging ideas. We read selections of essays, short stories, poetry or excerpts from longer works, from the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. The topics vary, but the conversation is always thoughtful and stimulating.
We meet twice a month. This year, we are reading the selections in Great Conversations 3. In December, we will explore works by Tolstoy and Kipling. Newcomers are welcome. Contact Barbara or Maryfaith for more information.
ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement
Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com
The fall ILR term ends in December with a huge thanks to both in structors and participants. We had registration numbers not seen for several years. All courses have returned to in person. The SCOV ILR, unlike other adult learning programs in the Tucson area, does not pay its instructors. All volunteer their time and immense experience to provide first-rate courses for a minimum fee, right here in SCOV. Many of our instructors are retired college professors, some with published books and articles. Patrick Hearden, who is teaching “America in Vietnam” in February, taught diplomatic history at Purdue for 30 years; his book, The Tragedy of Vietnam, is in its fifth edition and in use at West Point.
These books serve as inspiration for spring classes
All winter term courses are posted on the ILR website and registration is open until Saturday, December 31. Join us Thursday, December 15, Catalina Vista, for the winter pre view of courses. Come and meet the instructors and register in person on-site. Learn more about our club on page 4.
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Natural Health and Wellness
Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com
Third Wed., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovwellness.com
Poets Corner
Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 AM-Noon, WC1
Elegies are frequent themes in poetry. Club member Har vey Gardner dedicated this passionate lament to his father, Charles D. Goldberg, Bugler 1st Class, U.S. Army, WWII:
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“His eau de cigar still haunting/its mouthpiece, Dad’s bugle sits mute, more a tarnished antique candlestick/than a fear some battle horn.
Its looping, brassy u-turns will/never light a flame, stir a heart, sound a cry, lead a charge, as/would one stiff-lipped, red-faced blast, no matter how mangled or flat.
So wake up you old brass/bugle, howl and shriek…and bring my daddy back.”
This poem is particularly poignant, focusing on the son’s loss and even anger at the missing parent. Sometimes sadness can be lessened by expressing it. But December should be a time for gladness and happy family gatherings.
Members of the Poets Corner have happily resumed meet ing in person. Join us.
SCOV Technology Club
Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314
Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com
The first thing that many December returning residents of ten do is grab the Tipster to see all the activities taking place. However, historically, the Technology Club has not offered much during December because of previous commitments.
The AARP has once again requested the use of the Tech nology Lab for their two, week-long, annual AARP tax prepa ration training. In the spirit of cooperating with other clubs and organizations, we have granted this request in years past, and our board will continue to do so if requested. Be cause the doors to the Technology Lab will be locked during this period, all calls to the Help Desk will be scheduled at a different location. Don’t hesitate to call, just be aware of the situational change.
Visit our website for all of our interesting January classes (both old and new). Examples of classes are Networking, Android Devices, iPhone WiFi, Streaming TV and Beginning Genealogy Class.
Cultural & Social
SCOV Charity Works
Pres. Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net
VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 jwshaw29@gmail.com
Finance Kathie Fogle 360-710-8927 kauaikath@yahoo.com
Sec. Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 dejfrancis71@gmail.com
Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-262-5477 jkhrdy2@outlook.com
Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3
Our club benefits Emerge of Tucson and IMPACT of Southern Arizona Food Bank. Emerge provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. Their
mission also includes educating the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse.
Donations for Emerge and for IMPACT Food Bank are taken at our monthly meetings. You may go to the Emerge website www.emergecenter.org for information regarding donations.
Our Fall Acces sories Boutique was a huge success thanks to all the vol unteers, shoppers and folks who do nated. Shoppers could enjoy a lunch of sandwiches, cookies and pump kin pie. Net pro ceeds from this event benefitted Emerge.
Shoppers at the Boutique
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Our next meeting is Tuesday, Decem ber 13, 10:30 AM, where we will have a salad luncheon.
Democratic Club
Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com
No meeting in Dec.
Members of the Demo cratic Club continue to work for a more perfect government of the people, by the people and for the people.
This month we are seek ing new officers for 2023. Importantly, the club can not continue without a chair. This is according to the rules of our SCOV community, and it is a good and necessary rule: “no chair, no club.”
Our members are also seeking volunteers to serve as vice chair, secretary and treasurer. Members of the board atlarge are also important. Two of our current board members will continue next year.
You may speak with any of us on this year’s board to find out more about how you might be interested in serving our club. You’ll find congenial partners in the important work to be done.
Dog Club - Fido’s Friends
Pres. Mary Murck 612-205-0084
Membership Marion Olson 520-839-2273
Club email: scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com
Next meeting Thu., Jan. 19, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
We want to welcome back current and returning club members and look forward to meeting new members and their dogs. Contact us at the phone numbers or email above if you would like to join, so that you have access to the dog park.
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Garden Club
Co-Pres. Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com
Co-Pres. Peggy Knapp 520-825-0664 pegnap@gmail.com
VP Charlotte Herbert 541-580-6289 charlotte.h12@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home
The December meeting with be our annual holiday party. Please join us Sat urday, December 10, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. The gift exchange is back by popu lar demand. Please bring a wrapped gift to exchange at the party. There will be refreshments and entertainment. See you there.
Havurah
David/Marilyn Smoler 520-818-7880 www.havurahscov.org
Happy Hanukkah, everyone! The Jewish Festival of Lights begins at sundown, Sun day, December 18, and will end the eve ning of December 25. In celebration of this joyous holiday, Havurah will have a party on Monday, December 19, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Tradi tional potato latkes will be served along with other treats. The klezmer band Yehudi and the Gefilte Fish will entertain, and a great time will be had by all. This event is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Come join us. Bocce continues every Sunday from 10 AM-Noon. Our December book club pick is In Love, by Amy Bloom. Visit our website havurahscov.org for further information on all events.
Mindfulness Meditation Club
Sec. Sue Harrington sueellenharrington@gmail.com Pres. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Tues., 3 PM, Catalina Vista
Mindfulness Meditation Club continues to meet in person weekly at 3 PM, Catalina Vista patio. The format is 15 min utes discussion of a mindful reading, 25 minutes silent sit ting meditation, 10 minutes silent walking meditation and 25 minutes sitting meditation. We encourage everyone to come regardless of their experience or schedule. It is completely acceptable to come or leave quietly at any time. We wel come all to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. Other mindful ness practices are offered by the group occasionally includ ing qi gong, poetry sharing, book study and more. For more information email Sue or Linda.
Prepare & Share - Dining
Pres. Dorothy Leonard 781-929-5067 dleonard@hbs.edu VP Charlene Meyers 808-937-2178 macrolady.arizona@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com
This club provides an enjoyable social evening getting to know some of your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking and eating interesting food. From December through March, themed dinners take place in members’ homes. Since ev eryone brings part of the meal, it is not a huge effort for the hosts. The monthly themes were voted on by the member ship and announced at the recent catered “Barbecue Bonan za” kickoff dinner. We also have several other catered and/or potluck events during the year. Please visit our website for photos of some of our events and dinners. Contact a club of ficer for more information, or if you would like to join the club.
Republican Club
Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Second Mon., 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball (no Jul. or Aug. meeting) scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com
The Republican Club meets Monday, December 12, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Room. The speaker will be an nounced in “This Week in SCOV” email the week before the meeting. Please plan on attending and bring a friend.
Scandinavian Heritage Club
Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com
Save the date. The Scandinavian dinner will be held Sat urday, February 25, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Ticket information and further updates to come.
Singles Clubs
Active Solos Club
Club leader Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com
Are you an unpartnered single? Celebrate the holidays and mingle with fellow Active Solos Club members Wednes day, December 14, 3:30-5 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo. De tails will be emailed to members, so contact Leslie if you want to become a member. Don’t forget to join us for the monthly happy hour, Tuesday, December 27, 4 PM, The Views Restaurant.
Sun City Singles
Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM
We welcome guests. First-time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. Thursday, December 8, Catalina International Caterers will provide dinner at Desert Oasis. We will enjoy a spectacular roast beef dinner, scal loped potatoes and Caesar salad, or grilled breast of chick en with orange zest, ginger and honey glaze. Dessert will be a holiday yule log. Social hour is 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment will be provided by David Prouty, pianist and vocalist.
Friday, December 30, we will celebrate happy hour at Des ert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Chuck Moses. For further information, contact Eleanor Mishur at 520-818-3374.
Ticket sales Fri., Dec. 2, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets are $20 pp and happy hour tickets are $10 pp. Checks only please, payable to Sun City Singles
Spanish Cultural Club (SCC)
Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-241-1215 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta)
Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista
Our next meeting is Monday, January 23, 7 PM, Catalina Vista. Stuart Scott, who worked with John Bezy and Oralia Lopez will present information past and present about Mata Ortiz pottery. Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, is our annual Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug Show and Sale. Location to be determined: Desert Oasis or new Native American rooms. Please share information with your friends.
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States Wisconsin Club
Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com
Mark your calendar for our club’s annual party Saturday, March 11, 5-8 PM, Activity Center. The evening will include a catered meal, raffle, door prizes and entertainment by Chuck Moses. Residents and renters with any connection to Wis consin are welcome to attend.
Sun City Variety Theatre
Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167 Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
The spring play is being molded and shaped into a hilari ous spoof of Dragnet–Sun City style, of course, written by our very own residents. If the Auditorium is ready, we will be, too. Audition times and dates will be announced through “This Week in SCOV” toward the end of the month. If you would like to participate in any form, membership is only $5 per year. Stay tuned for audition announcements.
Veterans Club of SCOV
Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com Potluck lunch, Sun., Dec. 4, 11 AM, Catalina Vista www.vbscov.weebly.com
Happy hour meet and greet, First Wed., 3:30 PM, The Views Restaurant
If you are a veteran, join us at a meeting for camarade rie and information. Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club mem bers of veteran organiza tions, VA compensation and more. The December meet ing is Sunday, December 4, 11 AM, Catalina Vista, with Marana and Sunflower Veterans Clubs. A special pot luck luncheon (bring an ap petizer, salad, desserts) and open mic format for veterans to share a five-minute story from their time in the service (tell your own anecdotal, fun ny or amusing story).
Club activities and relevant issues are sent by email. Join us Wednesday, December 7, 3:30-4:30 PM, The Views Res taurant, for a meet-and-greet happy hour. Our current mem bership is over 300 veterans.
If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it wrapped inconspicuously in a newspaper or brown bag at 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.
Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV)
Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com
Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com
First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.
Dance
Ballroom - SC Starlight
Sara Harney 717-977-1963 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance
Come dance the night away to the music of Chuck Moses at our Masquerade New Year’s Eve dance Saturday, De cember 31, 7-10:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Tickets are $50/cpl members, $60/cpl nonmembers. Find ticket information on our website.
Beginner lesson
Beginner classes continue Wednesdays, December 7, 14 and 21, 6 PM, AFC 1 & 2. Cost is $45/cpl. To sign up for lessons, call or email Sara.
Intermediate foxtrot and cha cha lessons are Wednes days, December 7, 14 and 21, 5 PM, AFC 1 & 2. Cost is $45/ cpl. Call Sara to sign up.
Our practice sessions resume Wednesday, December 28, 5 PM, AFC 1 & 2. Couples help each other remember the routines we learned in lessons, and then we head to The Views for a drink or food.
Folk Dance
Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com Fri., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2 www.scovFD.club
Dancing in community lifts our hearts and souls. It’s also good for the brain and the cardio-vascular systems. New dancers are always welcomed and encouraged. Join us.
Line - Sunliners
Pres. Judy Widener 760-687-6377 judywidener@gmail.com Membership Karen Reich 520-403-2764 ktrfam123@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners
Sunliners are offering an Introduction to Line Dancing class January 11-February 1, 1:45-2:30 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2. Registration is Wednesday, January 4, 1:45-2:30 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. A waiting list will be started if
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necessary. To secure a place in the class, three things are necessary: 1) a completed application; we will have these available on January 4, 2) a $10 check payable to Sunlin ers for membership, and 3) a $20 check for the Introduction classes payable to Deanna M. Berthiaume. If you would like to observe a line dancing session before registering, come to AFC Studio 1 & 2 Saturdays, 9-11:30 AM. A session will be in progress, but there are benches along the back where you can sit and observe. Send questions to SunlinersIntro@ gmail.com or call Judy and leave a message.
For current members, December dance sessions are in AFC 1 & 2 as follows (no hard sole shoes):
Wednesday Classes
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Intermediate
12:45 PM-1:45 PM Beginner
Saturday Practices
9-10 AM Intermediate
10:15 AM-11:15 AM Beginner
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Basic
Sunday Practice
4-5 PM Improver
Future events: Holiday social and potluck, Saturday, De cember 10, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Members and guests are welcome.
Board meeting: Wednesday, December 7, 2:30 PM, via Zoom. All members are welcome.
Rock ‘N Roll
Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com
Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com
It’s the holiday season, and we hope you’re enjoying the festivities. We regret that we won’t be able to hold a New Year’s Eve dance this year. On the flip side, however, the new year will bring the much-anticipated reopening of the renovated Activity Center, and we look forward to being able to dance indoors again starting with our membership meet ing and dance the last Sunday in February. For information on upcoming dances, check out our website www.scovrrc.org.
January 5. Registration is 10-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista.
Ticket sales are Thursday, January 5, for the Friday, Janu ary 13, dance. The band will be Wild Ride.
One of our favorite bands, Clear Country, plays every Tuesday night at the Outlaw Saloon, 6-10 PM. It’s a good chance to practice your two-step dancing. Also, they are booking Country Western bands at Whiskey Roads on Sun days, 5-8:30 PM, another chance to get out and dance.
For Kactus Kickers members, continue to check your email for information about upcoming dances and the win ter/spring dance schedule. Look for updates and send any questions to KKSCOV@gmail.com.
Exercise
Aqua Tone
Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 AM, AFC/Pool
Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements. This aquatic exer cise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.
We meet at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Par ticipants should be able to do a basic swim stroke. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most items are available at the pool. We as sign an experienced member to a newcomer to help learn the various movements. We enjoy a great workout in a fun class.
Arthritis Water
Pres. Jane Krabbeler jkrabbeler@gmail.com VP Norma Waters normawaters1@hotmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 PM,
AFC/Pool
Halloween dance costume contest winners
Our Halloween Monster Mash dance was another success with great music, lots of fun and many creative costumes. We’re grateful to our band, The Rave, for judging our costume contest. Congratulations again to our winners.
Western - Kactus Kickers
Co-Pres. Bob and Sue Newman 989-859-8408 cell/text bobnsigrid@icloud.com
Membership Marci Gutierrez 520-204-7039 cell/text marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com
Dance Classes: Nancy Klucking 360-961-6963 cell/text Nancy.Klucking@gmail.com
Information KKscov@gmail.com
Based upon the preference of club members, we will have a “Down Home Country Dance” Friday, December 16, Catalina Vista. There won’t be a band, we will play our music CD’s, so we can decide what songs to play. Club members, watch your email for updates.
Our annual dance classes begin in January. Class reg istration is Tuesdays, December 6 and 13, and Thursday,
Our group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the AFC pool, 1 PM, when the air temperature is 77 de grees or higher. Our club performs gentle water exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion. It’s great for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, re placed joints, etc. Our bodies need to keep moving, and this is a safe, fun way to stay fit.
If you are a paid member and unable to join us, you may contact the club officers for modified copies of our exercises you may perform safely at home. Our members are fun, ac cepting, and will welcome you. We hear, “I came for the ex ercise and love all the friends I’ve found.”
We are in desperate need of instructors. We are all volun teers, and happy to train anyone in this fun and easy position. Consider joining us; our annual dues are $5. Your first class is free. Believe us when we say your body will thank you. You will be glad you did.
SCOV Name Tags
Doris Resident
Name tags with our logo are $10 each. The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form.
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Energetic Exercise
Maria Tomlinson maria.tomlinson1@gmail.com
Mon. and Wed., 8-9 AM, AFC Studio
Fri., 7:45-8:45 AM, Catalina Vista
Work on your strength, balance and heart health in an amazing one-hour Energetic Exercise class. Expert instruc tor, Sally Martinez, leads the sessions set to a background of happy, classic pop tunes. Exercisers move at their own pace with suggestions to accommodate various needs. SCOV residents join the club for $3/year and then purchase a 12-class punch card for $30. Dress is exercise casual with sport shoes required. Occasional equipment such as weights, ball or band are optional. Reservations may be made through SignUpGenius. Email for further information on how to sign up. Hope to see you there.
Fitness Swim
Contact: Dave Goodman 520-812-1056 goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-9 AM, AFC pool
While most members are motivated recreational swim mers, we also include nationally ranked master swimmers, triathletes, former club and university swimmers. The group generally goes about 2,400 yards, though some do more, a few do less.
New members are welcome. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in a vigorous workout. Swimmers are reminded to socialize quietly after a workout so as not to disrupt the next group of pool users.
Pilates
Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com
Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio
The SCOV Pilates Club offers group mat classes in AFC Studios 1 & 2, Mondays 3-4 PM, and Thursdays from 1:302:30 PM. Each person is striving to increase their core strength. The core muscles are deep abdominal and back muscles that help you stabilize your pelvis and spine. Each class begins with warm-up exercises. The actual Pilates ex ercises result in benefits that can’t be beat: better balance (fewer falls), more flexibility (joints move again), increased muscle tone (you’re stronger), more energy and well-being. The instructors have modifications for the most strenuous exercises for anyone with limitations. The cost is $8 cash per class and annual club dues will be $20 pp in January. Call Mary with questions..
Sunrisers Exercise
Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com
Shirley Dubansky 520-975-4100
Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:45-7:45 AM, AFC/Studio 1 & 2
Are you awake early and wanting to improve your stam ina and strength? Come join us for an hour of aerobic and weight exercise, all while standing. There is no fee to join the club or the class. Bring your weights and drinking water. We hope to see you there.
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Tai Chi
Co-chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com Cynthia Chaffee 520-342-6437 cynthiachaffee@mac.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1
The fall 10-week class of tai chi is in full session; winter classes start Thursday, January 5, and the spring 10-week class begins March 16. Classes are led by Shihan Jose HernandezRivera and Sensei Donna Dra zenovich.
Join us in January if you are interested in improving your strength, flexibility, balance and well-being. Beginners are always welcome. Contact Alice Hutchison for further informa tion.
Yoga
Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com
Torrey Postal, yoga instruc tor, teaches three classes each week at the following times and locations: Tuesdays, 10:45 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2 Thursdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis Thursdays, 10:45 AM, Desert Oasis, chair yoga
Bring your mat and $10 to each class. Torrey pro vides all additional props. Yoga classes will take a vacation between Christmas and New Year.
Games
Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Postal, SCOV yoga instructor
Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Wed., 6 PM; Fri., 12:30 PM, Desert Oasis
During Activity Center construction, we are using differ ent sites and days. These changes are for the foreseeable future. We will try to keep you informed of any changes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Ladies Monday Social Bridge
Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 12:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.
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Euchre
Mixed Social Bridge
Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float from table to table. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and find a partner. We have coffee, and members often bring goodies. We also have online games using Trickstercards.com. We welcome new players to join us.
Partners Tuesday Night Bridge
Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks, Sec. Louise Fraser 520-825-9592/520-241-6932 Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
No matter the depth of your bridge knowledge, you’ll enjoy Tuesday Night Bridge. Sure, we have some bridge sharks, but, mostly they aren’t dangerous to the average player. Like whale sharks, some players have a big presence, win lots, bid, make occasional grand slams and then have their photos circulated. They aren’t harmful at all. Some are even like nurse sharks–they will help you if you ask about a chal lenging hand. Bring a partner and your dollar and immerse yourself. You’ll be glad you did. Arrive by 5:45 PM to secure your place in the water.
Practice Bridge
Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549 Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play for fun, to refresh old skills and develop new ones. Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.
Bunco
Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127
Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee, which is divided among the winners. We promise you a fun afternoon. Mark your calendar and give it a try. Hope to see you there.
Chess
VP John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com
Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
The Chess Club’s fall ‘22 tournament will finish in early December. Competition is keen and some excellent chess is being played. Tournament winners will be announced in the January Tipster. Newcomers, novices and visitors are always welcome to join us for a casual game at our Monday meetings, even while our tournament is in progress. Chess lessons are also available on request.
Cribbage
Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986
First and Third Thu., 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
We look forward to seeing you. New members are wel come. Come join the fun.
Chris Auclair 585-309-9065
Mon., 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis
If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring $1 to Des ert Oasis on Mondays at 5:30 PM.
Five Crowns
Pat Hansen or Fern Strandskov ferndean@aol.com
Sat., 4:30 and 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com
Five Crowns is a fun and easy game to play (see website for short video). Players usually play 1-3 games, depending on what time they arrive. Each game normally takes one hour and you need to bring 12 dimes and one quarter for each game you play. We will have a holiday potluck on Sat urday, December 3, 4 PM. New players are always welcome.
Gin Rummy
Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Please feel free to call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.
Mah Jongg
Casual Mah Jongg
Judee Wickersham, 520-989-3254
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis
Come and play on Tuesdays for a casual, fun game.
Thursday Mah Jongg
Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis
The good news is that tournament time will be held on the second Thursday of January, February and March. The entrance fee will be $1 each time (exact change, please). If you don’t wish to enter, just come and play as usual. There will be a twist in the first and second months. Come and see. Come and play.
Women’s Pan (Panguingue)
Claudia Case 206-579-6500
Mon., Fri., 12:30-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
If you enjoy a challenge, come in and observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a fun and interesting game. We would love to have you join us.
Pinochle
Dave Flatness 425-443-3708
Wed., 5:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring $1 for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $5 pp.
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Poker
Dealer’s Choice Poker
Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com
Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, criss cross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Tex as hold’em and crazy pineapple, which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.
Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games.
Men’s Friday Poker
David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com
Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Friday Poker plays every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. We play easygoing poker with low stakes. Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas holdʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new play ers. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.
Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.
Scrabble
Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net
Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis
The Scrabble Club would like to wish all residents a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous and healthy New Year. Hopefully Santa Claus will grant your holiday wishes. In the event you have a visit from grandkids or great grandkids who are at least 10 years old and are getting bored with miniature golf, swimming and other not so excit ing activities; maybe a Scrabble game would keep them en tertained for a couple of hours and maintain their brain cells. Our members are always looking for a challenge.
Sheepshead - Schafkopf
Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com
Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding midwest states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff.
Music
Barbershop
VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners
Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com
Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others–barbershop style? Come join this fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just 1½ hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. Music is provided and visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers–the more the merrier. Come join in song.
Different Drummers Women’s Circle
Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Hoffman 520-825-8393
Wed., 2-3:30 PM, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.
Remember the change of meeting time, 2-3:30 PM. Program will start with some hands-on individual instruc tion, a virtual program and drum along. There will be some drums available for newcomer use. Come join us at 2 PM, Colleen’s home, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr. The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for anyone wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion instruments. Drums and instruments are pro vided for guests.
Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to en ergize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, re lease stress and celebrate life.
Early Music Recorder Ensemble
Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net
Mon., 3 PM, Mike and Kathy Moyer’s home, 1637 E. Crown Ridge Way
Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or im prove your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instru ments are available, every Monday for one hour. Learners and visitors are welcome. We’re back in action again. Let’s make beautiful music together.
Sun City Singers
Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com
Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com
Tue., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista
Please join the Sun City Singers as we present our “Unsung Con cert.” This is the concert that could not be presented last year due to Covid. Tuesday, December 6, 7 PM, and Friday, December 9, 4 PM. Location is Vistoso Commu nity Church, 1200 Rancho Vistoso Blvd., next to the fire house. Doors to the church will open a half hour before the concert.
Happy holidays from our maestro
Free tickets may be picked up Thursday, December 1, 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis.
Nonperishable food items will be collected at the door.
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Ukulele - Sun City Strummers
Pres. John Sand 520-308-5883 jocher_sand@hotmail.com
Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele
Come and sing and play with us. Beginner class is from 9:15-9:45 AM. Regular group from 10-11:30 AM at Desert Oasis. Loaner ukes are available. We need a big group for the Activity Center opening in January; come help us get ready.
Sports
Bike - Vistoso Cyclists
Pres. Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 schlapkohl@msn.com
VP Lisa Lawless 401-239-6758 lisa.lawless@gmail.com www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org
Vistoso Cyclists membership is only $15/year, which is hard to believe, given we are one of the best cy cling clubs for seniors in the nation. Aside from the rides, our members enjoy our very useful website, including a search able member directory, club classifieds, online ride sched ule, cycling resources and more.
We offer several hundred scheduled rides year-round, among four different ride subgroups, from 20 to 60-plus miles, to cafe destinations within Tucson and nearby towns, utilizing both pathways and roadways. Occasional away rides are offered as well. Our cafe stops offer coffee and conversation, which are greatly enjoyed by our members.
The club has e-bike, mountain biking and Women on Wheels subgroups. There’s also our monthly club newslet ter email.
All schedules can be found within the excellent member area of our website. We also host social events and sup port both the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank and Wheels for Kids. For more information or to join, visit our website.
Miles, smiles and tailwinds.
Billiards
New members are always welcome. The club dues are only $5 pp.
Our weekly activities include two round-robin tourna ments on Mondays, 2-4 PM, and Thursdays, 10 AM-Noon. All members at all levels are welcome. These round robins are for fun only (not for money). Based on the number of players that show up, we will have a rotation set up, so ev eryone plays every round. Wednesdays from 10 AM-Noon are reserved for the women’s division. The Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM.
We have a traveling team that plays six other communities on the second Saturday of each month.
A new weekly 1-15 eight-ball round robin activity has start ed on Tuesdays. Just show up before 1:30 PM.
Birders Group
Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com Fourth Fri, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio (no Dec. meeting) www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup
While the Gila Woodpecker is by far the most common wood pecker in SCOV, the Red-shaft ed Flicker (the western form of the Northern Flicker) shows up quite often, too. It is usually seen foraging on the ground, because its main diet consists of ants. With reddish underwings in flight, it may be found throughout western North America, year-round in Arizona, but only in the summer in the cooler climes.
We are a 100-plus member, activity-oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips (we carpool) to learn more about the birds here in Arizona. Below is a list of upcoming field trips. If you are interested in going on any of these, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance and ask Peggy (above) to be added to our mail ing list.
Wed., Dec. 7 Christopher Columbus Park Nancy Bern, lanbern@hotmail.com Tue., Dec. 13 Sweetwater Wetlands Mike Robertson, sawdust@springnet1.com Wed., Dec. 28 Fort Lowell Park Mona Connoy, mjconnoy@gmail.com Tue., Jan. 3 Whitewater Draw Barbara Gates, bgates@udel.edu
Bocce
gailscov@comcast.net
vintner731@gmail.com
Bocce Halloween
We had a fun Halloween playing bocce with lots of clever costumes and great food. Patti Krumm won the Golden Orb with her Freudian Slip costume.
Bocce is a fun, easy-to-learn activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. No experience is required, and anyone who can pick up and roll a ball can play. Annual dues are just $5, and a membership form is on the club website under Club Info. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time and pick up a wooden stick from the starter. Space limits each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority.
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Pres. Robert Dufur 503-312-0809 robertdufur@outlook.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards
Pres. Gail Parson
VP Jim Steinmetz
www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 2-4 PM, Bocce Courts
Gun Club
Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com
Meetings suspended until further notice
Hiking
Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com
Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org
Pickleball
Pres. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org
November 1, 2022, mileage award recipients
The Hiking Club’s annual fall picnic was held Novem ber 1, at Catalina State Park. Mem bers were able to enjoy a variety of hikes at different levels, reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, get some exercise and eat a great lunch from Jersey Mike’s. Thirty-one hikers were awarded patches for miles hiked with the SCOV Hiking Club. The highest award went to Dave Fraser with 6,500 miles.
Join us for the club’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31, at Catalina State Park. Hikes at different levels will be offered to enable members to have an opportunity to appreciate our fabulous outdoors, drink some thing hot to ring in 2023 and eat delicious food to replace all those calories burned while hiking. See the club website for more information about this event and the variety of upcom ing hikes.
Horseshoes
Ron Knudson 520-825-9307, cell 520-250-4183 for info Tue., Thu., Oct.-Apr., 2 PM; May-Sep, 8 AM
The Pits at Catalina Vista
How about a fun time in the great outdoors? Join us Tues days and Thursdays at the horseshoe pits. Horseshoes are available or bring your own. No fees or membership re quired. Just come and have fun. Everyone is welcome, first timers or old timers.
Mini Golf
Cindy Silverlock 707-537-5911 scovminigolf@gmail.com Tue., 3:30 PM, Oct.-Apr. (except 2nd Tue., Jan.-Apr.) www.scovminigolfclub.com
Objective: To promote the use and enjoyment of the minigolf course for socialization, with an emphasis on provid ing an outdoor activity for those unable to play more active sports.
Game days: We meet on Tuesday, October-April 3:30-5 PM. (We do not meet the second Tuesday of the month, January-April.)
Annual dues: Your $5 dues pay for an end-of-season party and prize for the most holes-in-one.
Tournaments/Competition: We are a club that promotes fun and socialization. We do not keep score, but we do offer a prize for the most holes-in-one at the end of the season.
On October 22, the Pickleball Club had their annual Wel come Back Halloween party. Members brought a covered dish or dessert. The food was good and very little was left. We had a costume contest, and the winner was Jim, the Pope, Steinmetz. Our music was provided by Greg Whipkey. The music was entertaining, and everyone enjoyed the eve ning. We welcomed back the seasonal residents and talked the night away. There were 102 who attended the party, and we are looking forward to next year. Thanks to all who set up and decorated for the party.
POP Tennis
Pres. Brian Goff 518-577-2022 bwgoff@outlook.com
VP Warren Burda 520-308-1118 wpburda@gmail.com
Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com
Tue., Thu., Sat., 8:30-10:30 AM, Desert Oasis
December is here and so are the holidays, so this may be a good time to gift yourself a new pair of court shoes or a new POP Tennis pad dle. Good court shoes can have a very posi tive effect on back or leg joint pain, and you know your health is most important. Grab your paddle and meet us out on the courts. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturdays, 8:30 AM, at Desert Oasis.
Ready to play and guaranteed to laugh
Racquetball
Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780
Mon.-Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball
Court
The club is al ways looking for new members. If you have ever played racquetball, or are interested in giving it a try, we play weekdays at 8 AM. We supply the balls and have rac quets in the store room. All you need is a pair of safety goggles. Dues are still only $5. The January Tipster will have info about our January and March social events. Our goal is to have fun, on and off the court.
Our hard hitters getting ready for action
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Left: Halloween costumes, right: Greg Whipkey
Table Tennis
John Smith john@buteos.net
Dorothy Filip dotfilip520@gmail.com
Tue. 1:30 PM, Thu. 4:30 PM, Sat. 9 AM, Catalina Vista
Work on your eye-hand coordination, speed and concen tration with table tennis (aka ping pong). This is a fun sport that yields a surprisingly vigorous workout. Interested play ers ranging from totally unskilled to highly skilled are wel come. Possible groupings for women, men, beginners and all-play are being worked out. But anyone who shows up can give it a try. You might want to email to confirm that play is on schedule or to ask about which dates and times might suit you best. We hope you’ll join us.
Tennis
Pres. Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 jabenshoof@msn.com
Treas. Randy Harvey 402-990-7009
Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-9 AM, Bill Pitts 317-308-8155
Mixed tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 9-11 AM, Jen Garvin 520-400-4368
Women’s Tennis/Mixed Tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-9 AM, Chris Gerber 763-360-8393, Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819
Mixed doubles socials, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474
Water Volleyball
Pres. Pete Coy 360-739-4100 petecoy@gmail.com
VP Rich WInter 520-900-7542 richwinmaui@gmail.com
Treas. John Lesko 248-231-0546 azjl1946@gmail.com
Recreational play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM
Advanced play Mon., Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis pool
This is the time of year when the seasonal residents re turn, and we have many folks show up for rousing games with loads of laughter. We welcome new members and those who are just checking us out. Come by and watch, but bring your suit, because you may be compelled to join in the fun. When the group is large, we expand the playing court so more folks can play at once. Even if the outside temperature is a little chilly, the pool is warm and inviting, and after you start playing, you will probably forget about the cooler air.
Travel Day Trippers
Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226
Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 Third Sun., 1 PM, Catalina Vista
Happy holidays, everyone. We will have a very short busi ness meeting before our annual Christmas luncheon on Sunday, December 18, Noon, Catalina Vista. Be sure to bring your checkbook, name tag and calendar to the meeting. Reminder: Please contact the monitor listed for each event; do not call the Day Trippers chair. Sun., Dec. 18: Christmas luncheon, Catalina Vista. Doors open at Noon with a toast. General meeting at 12:30 PM, followed by catered lunch. BYOB, lemonade and iced tea provided. Entertainment by Chuck Moses, attendance prizes, $30 pp. Cutoff date is Dec. 8. Monitor: Lynn Krivitz 520-825-7689
another great match
Welcome to the many new Tennis Club members this year. There are several new tennis opportunities in 2023, beyond club play every day of the week in the morning hours. First, there is a new Tennis Ladder Group play ing on Friday afternoons at 1 PM. Ladder play is a sys tem where you play matches against other members in your group, in order to im prove your ranking. It’s fun, competitive tennis. For ques tions or to sign up for the lad der group, email scovmpl@ gmail.com. Another new opportunity is Competitive Tennis Play on Wednesday afternoons at 2 PM. Two courts will be reserved each week for up to eight players. Matches are intended to provide an opportunity for highly competitive, rigorous play with good sportsmanship. For questions, call Mark Lankes at 315-450-1676.
If you are interested in joining the growing Tennis Club, contact Jim Benshoof.
Wallyball
Pres. Chris Baird 520-272-7089 cbaird0622@gmail.com
VP Don Kahl 605-310-3270 kahl.don@gmail.com
Treas. Janell Raty 530-401-2477 janell066@yahoo.com
Game days, Tue., Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct.
Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court with three to five players on each side. It is fast, fun, and a great workout that tones muscles and improves coordination. Players use the walls to create angles on shots but cannot use the ceiling or back wall of the opposing team. We welcome new members, both men and women. Come see if the game is for you.
Tue., Jan. 17: Free casino trip to Desert Diamond Casino on Valencia. Limited to 40 people. Cutoff date is Jan. 3. Monitor: Nancy O’Hara 847207-7115
Thu., Feb. 9: Tubac Festival of the Arts. $40 pp for the bus, lunch on your own. Depart Welcome Center at 8:30 AM. Return departs Tubac at 3 PM. Cutoff date is Jan. 30. Monitor: Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226
Sat., Apr. 22: Blessing of the Sonoita Vineyards. Enjoy wine tastings, music and food trucks. Approximate cost: $70 pp. Sign up in Jan. 2023 at club meeting. Monitor: Pam Divis 630-339-6864
Future plans:
March: Railway Museum in Chandler
Sedona/Cottonwood: Verde Valley train
Mt. Lemmon
Mystery trip Pima County Courthouse
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SCOV women’s interclub team gears up for
RV Club - Sundowners
Pres. Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com
VP Bob Whipple 608-469-7690 rjwhip@yahoo.com
Website: https://sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org
Meetings second Mon., 9 AM, WC3
Our next meeting is Monday, December 12. The club’s an nual holiday party on Saturday, December 17, is fast approach ing. Please sign up online. Ham, turkey and coffee will be pro vided by the club for the meal. Members are to bring a side dish based on their sign-up selection. It is BYOB, plus bring a small gift for exchanging (not a white elephant gift). There will be an ugly sweater contest, dress accordingly.
Other important dates are the St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 19, and our Catalina cookout and overnight is set for April 11.
Three new formal trips have been posted on the website: Sedona/Flagstaff; Very Large Array, NM; Kartchner Cav erns, Benson. If interested, sign up online.
If you are a newcomer to SCOV and have an RV, please join us as a guest at our next meeting.
Partnered Organizations
Brain Health Action Group
This action group will follow the work and recommenda tions of Dr. Dale Bredesen, The End of Alzheimer’s Program. These diet and lifestyle recommendations plus careful medical evaluation have prevented, and many times reversed, cognitive decline even in individuals with a genetic predis position for Alzheimer’s Disease. The action group will focus on the “Bredesen 7”: Nutrition, Exercise/Movement, Sleep, Stress, Stimulation and Supplements, as outlined in his book. The purpose of this action group is to help one another make lasting changes that will positively influence cognitive health. Consider attending this first informational meeting Friday, December 16. The Brain Health Action Group will start regular meetings twice a month on Wednesday, Janu ary 11, 4 PM, Catalina Vista.
Cancer Support
Contact: Rita Menet rita.menet@gmail.com
Meetings suspended until further notice
We are currently looking for a person to facilitate this group. If interested, please email Rita.
Caregiver Support Group
Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016
Contact Ester Leutenberg for date and time of meeting
The Caregiver Support Group can benefit anyone caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend or any other lovedone. Allowing those to share with other open-minded people in a safe environment is key for this group.
Cognitive Loss & Memory Support Group
Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639
First and Third Wed., 4:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room
Whether you are a caregiver, a person with subjective or mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research and personal experi ence. We will discuss the many challenges associated with cognitive loss with open hearts and open dialog. This sup port group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences.
Diabetes Support Circle
Contact: Bill Bable wcbcfp33@gmail.com 520-639-8845
First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista
Pari Foster 520-283-7662
Grief Support
First and Third Fri., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room
Grief comes from many reasons. It may be from the loss of a loved one, a pet, a career, etc. No matter what the cause of grief and loss, support by a group can be a key to recovery and resolution. If you are feeling ill for any reason on the day the group meets, please refrain from attending. We will wel come you at our next meeting. For questions, contact Pari.
Parkinson’s Support
Payton Davies 520-401-7275 bpwdavies@gmail.com
Third Wed., 10:30 AM-Noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Katie’s Korner 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley
People with Parkinson’s Disease as well as caregivers and/or family are welcome.
Support Group for the Visually Impaired
Judi Peterson 815-222-4754
Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com
Fourth Thu., 3:30-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
We’re up and running with 13 people at our October meeting. Participants shared their hopes for the group, and many resources that are designed to provide assistance for independent living were shared with more to come.
Mission statement: Mutual support and resource sharing in a positive environment. We welcome people who are blind and/or visually impaired. Interested, supportive persons are also welcome. Please join us. Come or call Judi or Raven for more information.
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Happy RVer’s at the December 2021 holiday party
items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations.
not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information. AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Meetings suspended until further notice
The
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Partridge 505-920-7005 joanpartridge@gmail.com
Joan
Informational meeting Fri., Dec. 16, 2 PM, Catalina Vista
Regular meetings start Wed., Jan. 11, 4 PM, Catalina Vista
Survivors of a Loved-one Who Died by Suicide
Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com 520-818-0016
Individual encounters offered
There is nothing as helpful as talking to another person who has lost a close loved one by suicide. If you wish to share the experience and feelings of your loss, please con tact Ester Leutenberg, who lost her son to suicide when he was 30 years old.
Vistoso Helpful Hands
For assistance call 520-447-0077
Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com
We have a volunteer handyman, who is anxious to help with small jobs, and a former IT guy is back in SCOV volun teering to help with computer/device issues.
Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves needing tem porary assistance with the following: caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeep ing/yard care, paperwork organization, errands and picking up take-out meals from The Views Restaurant. We also have referrals for longer term paid assistance.
For help, call 520-447-0077. If the dispatcher is not avail able, leave a message with your name and phone number. We will call you back.
Wheels for Kids
Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org
Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing re habbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tuc son area. To date, we have donated 3,000 bikes to local non profits who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.
Youth on Their Own
Charlotte Landis landiscf@gmail.com, 703-307-7551
Youth On Their Own (YOTO) is collecting donations of food and hygiene products for their Mini Mall this holiday season through their annual Spread the Warmth holiday campaign. Help even more youth experiencing homeless ness reach their dreams of high school graduation. All YOTO youth can access free food, toiletries, and school supplies. Tax credit (QCO Code: 20365). For more information, visit www.yoto.org. Charlotte Landis will be collecting donations. Make arrangements to drop off items at her home.
Extended Community
Al-Anon
Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. www.so-az-alanon.org 520-323-2229.
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132
We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You, too, can make a dif ference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact Steve Didio 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com. We meet the third Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.
Artists & Makers Studios
Artists & Makers Studios is a working studio in Oro Valley. Every second Saturday of the month we invite the communi ty to come and meet with the artists and meander our galler ies. Our galleries are free and open to the public, Thursdays, 10 AM-4 PM, Fridays, Noon-6 PM and Saturdays, 10 AM4 PM. Everyone is welcome. 11061 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 150, Oro Valley. artistsandmakersstudios.com 520-639-1505.
Catalina State Park
Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park on the first and third Saturday of the month, 3 PM. December 3, enjoy Kevin from KT Klassics with classic rock music. De cember 17 is Mother Cody Band.
All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.
Saguaro City Music Theatre
A live radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” adapted by Joe Landry, will be presented December 9-24 at Berger Perform ing Arts Center. Tickets are available at www.saguarocity. org/tickets.
Volunteer Opportunity
Literacy Connects
Make the difference in kids’ lives by being a Reading Coach. Coaches commit to spend 1½ hours per week; 30 minutes with the same three kids at the same school and same time, helping K-2 students grow their identity with books.
You’re invited to join an active and amazing community of lifetime learners and book lovers. Contact Cheryl Bigelow cbigelow@literacyconnects.org 520-882-8006 x208. www. literacyconnects.org/programs-for-children/reading-seed/
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Saturday, December 31 AFC/Pool
AM-5
Oasis open 9 AM-5 PM Welcome Center and Library open 7:30 AM-Noon Catalina Vista open 7-10:30 PM for special event only Restaurant open 7 AM-8 PM Pro Shop open 6 AM-2 PM
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January 1 AFC/Pool open
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Shop open 6 AM-2 PM All other facilities closed
January 2 Staff observed holiday The Welcome Center and Library will be closed Normal hours for other facilities
Classifieds
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the infor mation contained therein.
BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smok ing; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month.
RENTAL WANTED: Previous SCOV renters seeking 2023 rental for Jan., Feb., or Mar. (or any combination). Two adults, no pets. Dave and Diane, 314-704-7001 or dbtimes2@gmail.com.
RENTAL WANTED: Iowa couple looking for an SCOV rental for 4 months, Jan. through Apr. 2024. We are non smokers and have no pets and will take good care of your home. Have rented in Sun City for four winters and can provide references in the community. Judy at 319-360-6453 or jalehman52@yahoo.com.
FOR RENT: N/S, N/P, 2 BR/2 BA fully furnished. Available from Dec. 2022 through all of 2023. For pricing and pictures, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2022@gmail.com.
FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft. Silvercreek model, 2 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fan in every room. Fully furnished, king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706 for availability starting May 2023.
HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspapers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-818-0016, email jayleu35@gmail.com.
PET CARE: When you’re not home, I will make sure your pets are cared for and well loved. My services include dog walking, boarding of dogs and cat care. I am able to administer medications if needed. Suzanne Batten, 253-310-2693, email: suzbatten@gmail.com.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNOWBIRDS/SCOV RESIDENTS: Do you have a trip or cruise planned next summer? Want to have your pet in its own home? I am a full time SCOV resident willing to house/pet sit at your Montana, Washington or Oregon home during the summer months. I will care for your home, love your dog, perform chores, send reports if desired, etc. I have a small, well behaved, poodle mix that plays well with other dogs. Lets meet. Sammie Toms 406-546-4992 or elkluve@ yahoo.com.
PICK UP AND DRIVER AVAILABLE for local hauling. Reasonable rates. Call Roger at 503-473-1611.
NEED CASH Rent your golf cart on a monthly basis. Call Cynthia 401-741-4537.
EMERGENCY LOCKBOX: Used by the Golder Ranch Fire District first responders. For purchase at cost and free installation, please call SCOV resident Darrel Cornelius 608-320-9175.
BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.
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Linda S. Tucker, Attorney Wills • Probate • Trusts Free Half Hour Consultation Phone or Office 520-257-1166 1846 E. Innovation Park Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85755 lindatuckerlaw@hotmail.com
A beautiful start to the day at the AFC pool. Photo by Suzan Jumelet
Paul Livingston captured last year’s beautiful holiday light display
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Resident-submitted photos.
A roadrunner struck a pose for Sheryl Hester
As photographer Sheryl Hester says, “The sky never disappoints in Tucson.”
Holiday lights grace one of our entrances. Paul Livingston photo
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